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The (Not-So) Legendary Banked Slalom event is back and better than ever this March! Part slalom race, part slope-style fun for all. This year for the Banked Slalom, we are bringing it to the shore... Dress for a day at the beach and get a lift ticket for $25! There are prizes for fastest time, style, and best costume. This is event is free and for all ages... So don't miss out!

Prepare your professional photography portfolio. Students will select, edit, and color correct their images before creating high-quality prints in various sizes. Students should bring a flash drive containing digital files of their photos, glossy paper in sizes of their choice, and a folder to store finished prints. Register online at C or call 973-259-5139. Advance registration required.

Inspiring and educating gardeners for 19 years, Springfest returns just in time to help you through those last gray, slushy, muddy days of winter. The sun-drenched warmth of the Springfest Conservatory will be filled with garden displays overflowing with color, fragrance, and inspiration for visitors to glean ideas for their own gardens. The area’s premier landscape companies and garden designers are on hand throughout the show to share their knowledge or set up consultations.

The Mother of All Baby Showers Friday, March 6, 2015 6-9:30pm Paramus, Bergen County

The Mother of All Baby Showers (MOABS) is ALL about pregnancy, parenting and your growing family. MOABS is an annual adults-only one-of-a-kind experience in select cities around the country. We’re bringing together top-notch maternity, baby and toddler products, services and experts for top-notch families. With family favorites returning and TONS of new resources don’t miss THE event of the year! We carefully select unique partners who we know will benefit from the tremendous promotional opportunities and who will offer the most value to our attendees. The celebratory and educational event marks one of the most special and fun times in parents’ lives in a very big way!

The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Morristown, Morris County

Little Blue Engine dreams of leaving the train yard to pull the big cars on the main line track. But can she convince Big Silver that she is worthy of being a main line engine? This song-filled adventure is based on Watty Piper’s timeless tale.